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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.89, 364.59 and 164.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.89, 364.59 and 164.59 is: 247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.89 : 364.59 = 164.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.89/364.59 = 164.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.89x = 364.59 × 164.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.89x = 60,006.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,006.96/242.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.06

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